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The New Paul And Virginia

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • 14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm

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The new Paul and Virginia or positivism on an island is a satirical novel that critiques modern philosophy and the tensions between scientific reasoning and religious belief. The story follows Professor Darnley and Virginia St. John as they embark on a journey aboard the ocean-steamer Australasian. After a shipwreck, they are stranded on a deserted island, where they aim to build a society grounded in the principles of positivism, a philosophy that champions scientific knowledge over spiritual or metaphysical ideas. The novel explores how their vision of a rational, happiness-driven society begins to unravel as they interact with other characters, such as a drunken curate and the spectral presence of Virginia's husband. The story humorously confronts the contradictions of living without spiritual faith, ultimately suggesting that a purely rational existence fails to provide true happiness. Through this exploration, the novel offers a critique of both scientific and religious ideologies, highlighting the complexities of human nature and the shortcomings of a world that neglects deeper meaning.

  • Title

    The New Paul And Virginia

  • Author

    W H Mallock

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Double 9 Books

  • Published

    June 2025

  • Weight

    73g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 0.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9789371460699

  • ISBN-10

    9371460695

  • Eden Code

    7343197

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